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he didn't get up when president obama introduced the 102-year-old woman who waited six hours to vote. >> john: in your article you talk about the voting rights being he would up in 2006 by a vote in the house that was 390-33. now it's under attack by a seemingly majority of conservatives. >> it's a disconcerting shift. there was bipartisan agreement on the continuing need for the righting rights--the voting rights act. there are different reasons why it has come under siege. the party itself is more white more southern. >> it's not because there are more southern white people but more have been driven away. >> we also saw after obama's election--this is the big thing that obama got 80% of the minority vote in 2008. and republicans thought we can't get that minority vote. let's try to suppress it instead. instead. then there was this campaign under the radar by conservatives to pump money into groups whose express burns is to challenge laws like the voting right act. there is a whole checks to find cases, challenge it, and they now have a receptive ear with john roberts as chief justic
he didn't get up when president obama introduced the 102-year-old woman who waited six hours to vote. >> john: in your article you talk about the voting rights being he would up in 2006 by a vote in the house that was 390-33. now it's under attack by a seemingly majority of conservatives. >> it's a disconcerting shift. there was bipartisan agreement on the continuing need for the righting rights--the voting rights act. there are different reasons why it has come under siege. the...
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(vo) quick wit. >> and yes, president obama does smell like cookies and freedom. (vo) and above all, opinion and attitude. >> really?! this is the kind of stuff they say about something they just pulled freshly from their [bleep]. >> you know what those people are like. >> what could possibly go wrong in eight years of george bush? >> my producer just coughed up a hairball. >>sorry. >>just be grateful current tv doesn't come in "smell-o-vision" >> oh come on! the sweatshirt is nice and all, but i could use a golden lasso. (vo)only on current tv. (vo) later tonight, current tv is the place for compelling true stories. >> jack, how old are you? >> nine. >> this is what 27 tons of marijuana looks like. (vo) with award winning documentaries that take you inside the headlines, way inside. (vo) from the underworld, to the world of privilege. >> everyone in michael jackson's life was out to use him. (vo) no one brings you more documentaries that are real, gripping, current. >> john: time for the latest ed dig of so that happened. sure our government here in america funct
(vo) quick wit. >> and yes, president obama does smell like cookies and freedom. (vo) and above all, opinion and attitude. >> really?! this is the kind of stuff they say about something they just pulled freshly from their [bleep]. >> you know what those people are like. >> what could possibly go wrong in eight years of george bush? >> my producer just coughed up a hairball. >>sorry. >>just be grateful current tv doesn't come in...
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. >>> president obama and hillary clinton gave an address together. they talked about bengahzi. libya, and they loved each other for a long time. first they wanted to know if this was a plug for mrs. clinton in 2016. >> steve, i got to tell you you guys in the press are incorrigible. i was literally inaugurated four days ago and you're talking about an election four years from now. >> john: i like the president but come on. 2016 is why this happened. how often does a president have a call of 60 minutes and have an interview with me and my outgoing secretary of state. >> i think this was pay back to bill clinton. man, i'll be out there for you. i'll campaign for you and the president said don't do it for me for hillary. i felt that the president was uncomfortable. but being a fan of president hillary clinton this was a pet peeve of journalism that mike wallace is rolling over in his grave. >> john: but they said they like each other. >> it was boring, pointless and he's setting her up for 2016. if they're going to sit there like a comedy dual, why not one eyeioiota. >> john: don'
. >>> president obama and hillary clinton gave an address together. they talked about bengahzi. libya, and they loved each other for a long time. first they wanted to know if this was a plug for mrs. clinton in 2016. >> steve, i got to tell you you guys in the press are incorrigible. i was literally inaugurated four days ago and you're talking about an election four years from now. >> john: i like the president but come on. 2016 is why this happened. how often does a...
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we'll talk about that next. the chill of peppermint. the rich dark chocolate. york peppermint pattie get the sensation. >> john: thethe u.s. economy may be the centerpiece of president obama's state of the union address tonight but the thing is as david leonhardt wrote recently, the economy won't function very well in a world full of droughts, hurricanes and heatwaves. president obama acknowledged as much last month in his inaugural address but also framed the climate crisis in a moral arab. >> obama: we will respond to the threat of climate change knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations. with. >> john: but the question is will the president's policies and appointments match his res rick? joining us is bill mckibben environmentalist founder of 350.org . great thanks for your time tonight. >> great to be here. >> john: what will he talk about tonight. >> the real litmus test for the environmental movement is whether or not he's willing to turn down this keystone pipeline, willing to say here's some carbon we're going to
we'll talk about that next. the chill of peppermint. the rich dark chocolate. york peppermint pattie get the sensation. >> john: thethe u.s. economy may be the centerpiece of president obama's state of the union address tonight but the thing is as david leonhardt wrote recently, the economy won't function very well in a world full of droughts, hurricanes and heatwaves. president obama acknowledged as much last month in his inaugural address but also framed the climate crisis in a moral...
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. >> john: let's talk about the trickle up affect. does this help or hurt president obama in his top priorities of growing the middle class. >> here is the deal with president obama. at least gets the beginning the momentum going on the whole issue of immigration reform. the toughest nuts to crack will be what to do about the 11 million undocumented workers here in the united states right now. republicans really are very, very concerned about it. tea partyers don't want them here. they want very strict border controls. a lot of democrats particularly democrats who are looking at the hispanic vote like the fact that 70% of hispanics voted for obama and are looking at undocumented workers as a source of votes. they want a different program. they want a clear path towards citizenship. it will be interesting. one week from today john, democrats and republicans who have been working on this, the gang of eight are going to come forward with their recommendations and that's going to be the sticking point. not the guest worker program, but wh
. >> john: let's talk about the trickle up affect. does this help or hurt president obama in his top priorities of growing the middle class. >> here is the deal with president obama. at least gets the beginning the momentum going on the whole issue of immigration reform. the toughest nuts to crack will be what to do about the 11 million undocumented workers here in the united states right now. republicans really are very, very concerned about it. tea partyers don't want them here....
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>> what the obama administration is provide financial assistance to vets who need rental subsidies, who need rental vouchers. that's good for the vets whose only problems are poverty. but the vets we are talking about here the ones with substance abuse and mental ill problems, they need more than rent. the va has housed homeless disabled vets at this very site, and we would like them to do it again. >> john: well, five years ago the va said they would renovate three of these buildings. did anything come of that? >> well, it's been a long slow process. congress did appropriate $20 million for renovating buildings on this west l.a. campus. they just broke land recently this year on one of the buildings which when completed now scheduled for 2014, will house something like 65 vets. now that's a pathetic number. there's between 6,000 and 7,000 homeless vets that have been counted on the streets of los angeles, and unbe doubtedly there is more than that. it seems for $20 million you ought to be able to do more than house 65 vets in a couple of years from now. >> john: well, mr. wiener, befor
>> what the obama administration is provide financial assistance to vets who need rental subsidies, who need rental vouchers. that's good for the vets whose only problems are poverty. but the vets we are talking about here the ones with substance abuse and mental ill problems, they need more than rent. the va has housed homeless disabled vets at this very site, and we would like them to do it again. >> john: well, five years ago the va said they would renovate three of these...
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with michelle obama it's the controversial bangs. >> wendy davis, they were talking about her shoes. >> john: is this a symptom of a problem? >> it is a symptom of a problem but everybody eyes can men because men run the world. i will say that the part about the video that i thought was the funniest where the models spell out-- >> john: that's what we're going to talk about. when you were younger if you wanted to be a songwriter you could be john lennon. or tom jones. and i hired gang bangers to spray paint johnny's awesome on the side of my house. >> if you have a big d you pay models to spell it out. >> john: ben? >> i would be thrilled that if i had a bunch of balloons around me that said i had a big penis. >> that can be arranged. >> would they do that? >> in mylar. >> i would like to say so we need specialized balloons. happy birthday? no something more suggestive. >> john: to be born rich to a wealthy actor. >> i was going to say that's the biggest problem. this city is so high school. juvenile. >> john: evil and lame is skeethy. why the government has more faith in big banks t
with michelle obama it's the controversial bangs. >> wendy davis, they were talking about her shoes. >> john: is this a symptom of a problem? >> it is a symptom of a problem but everybody eyes can men because men run the world. i will say that the part about the video that i thought was the funniest where the models spell out-- >> john: that's what we're going to talk about. when you were younger if you wanted to be a songwriter you could be john lennon. or tom jones....
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short term, the president might have a point. >> look, i think president obama and you talk to the people who surround him they have seriously grappled with this on a moral level. i've talked to his advisers. but in the end they love the drone program. they don't want to use it and i think obama views himself in this lincolnesque mold of a benefit -- benevolent dictator because i will make it stronger. that's why he's instituting the legal frameworks under the -- that didn't exist under bush administration. >> john: can ya west will buy 700 for himself. we've seen a rise in ultra nationalism throughout europe. the most recently in london in the wake of the killing of the soldier last week by what appears to be terrorists. there have been marches at mosques throughout the u.k. how concerning is ultra nationalism and islam ma phobia to the people you talk with? >> it is very concerning because you never really know at any given moment what you may be a target of some retaliation. even though you have nothing to do with it. i think we need to remember muslims are not monolithic. it is not th
short term, the president might have a point. >> look, i think president obama and you talk to the people who surround him they have seriously grappled with this on a moral level. i've talked to his advisers. but in the end they love the drone program. they don't want to use it and i think obama views himself in this lincolnesque mold of a benefit -- benevolent dictator because i will make it stronger. that's why he's instituting the legal frameworks under the -- that didn't exist under...
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. >> john: let's talk about our democratic friends. president obama and congressional democrats rewarded the lgbt community appropriately for its vast support. >> i don't know about with regarded. but the obama administration and some members of congress have recognized that lgbt people are part of the fabric of america and that the discrimination that we face is wrong and there is something that can be done about it. and i appreciate those efforts and realize that there's still much to be done, but you know, there have been some huge strides forward made. >> john: indeed, are you and your friends satisfied with what the democratic leadership has done? what else would you like to see? >> you know, i don't--if anyone is ever satisfied with their party or the president they support, then they're probably sleeping. you always--you always want more. you always expect there can be more. you know, anyone who thinks that we can just ignore the amazing accomplishments that have been made you know, recognizing saying the words lesbian gay bi se
. >> john: let's talk about our democratic friends. president obama and congressional democrats rewarded the lgbt community appropriately for its vast support. >> i don't know about with regarded. but the obama administration and some members of congress have recognized that lgbt people are part of the fabric of america and that the discrimination that we face is wrong and there is something that can be done about it. and i appreciate those efforts and realize that there's still...
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he reminded you to blame barack obama for your insurance companies premiums going up. he said he wanted to reform
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. >> joy: at a dnc fund-raiser michelle obama got heckled by a loud, angry woman. how sarah palin snuck into the event is beyond me. plus i'll talk with fox news mole who was fired after leaking secrets about bill o'reilly. the stars of the new reality series are like the kardashians but without the sex tapes, i hope. all of that and more tonight. >> joy: former fox
. >> joy: at a dnc fund-raiser michelle obama got heckled by a loud, angry woman. how sarah palin snuck into the event is beyond me. plus i'll talk with fox news mole who was fired after leaking secrets about bill o'reilly. the stars of the new reality series are like the kardashians but without the sex tapes, i hope. all of that and more tonight. >> joy: former fox
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how much do you think president obama can be relied upon in this issue? >> well, that's what we need to see. if you listen to the president's inaugural speech, he was perfect, note perfect on climate change. talked about this as a moral challenge and an economic opportunity to transition to clean energy. his state of the union was pretty good as well. the first big tests for the president is whether or not he approves the keystone xl pipeline. you cannot simultaneously say that we want to fight climate change with all we've got as a country and expand production in one of the dirtiest fuel sources on the planet. >> john: indeed. i'm still surprised at how many of our fellow americans don't understand what the story is about yet. could you briefly explain how stopping the extension of keystone is important for the climate? >> sure. we're talking about the tar sands here, an oil field up in alberta that produces very thick, gooey oil. it is not like conventional oil. and because it's not like conventional oil it takes a lot of energy just to drill it up. or
how much do you think president obama can be relied upon in this issue? >> well, that's what we need to see. if you listen to the president's inaugural speech, he was perfect, note perfect on climate change. talked about this as a moral challenge and an economic opportunity to transition to clean energy. his state of the union was pretty good as well. the first big tests for the president is whether or not he approves the keystone xl pipeline. you cannot simultaneously say that we want to...
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russia's strident support for syrian support about bashed talked support. russian president vladimir putin announced a renewed framework for an expired 1992 deal between the u.s. and former soviet union to reduce the spread of nuclear weapons. >> obama: this is an example of the kind of constructive, cooperative relationship that putin, of the cold war mindset into the realm where by working together, we not only reach security and prosperity for the russians and american people but also help lead the world. >> john: please ignore their tense body language. one group watching the issue is global zero which has been working to eliminate or at least reduce nuclear stockpiles around the world. their video titled the world must stand together released in advance of the summit features the number of united center go down to zero. michael douglas spearheaded the project. ♪ >> obama: today, i state clearly and with conviction, america's commitment to seek the peace and security -- >> a world without nuclear weapons. >> a world without nuclear weapons. >> this ma
russia's strident support for syrian support about bashed talked support. russian president vladimir putin announced a renewed framework for an expired 1992 deal between the u.s. and former soviet union to reduce the spread of nuclear weapons. >> obama: this is an example of the kind of constructive, cooperative relationship that putin, of the cold war mindset into the realm where by working together, we not only reach security and prosperity for the russians and american people but also...
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tv and radio talk show host stephanie miller rounds out current's morning news block. you're welcome current tv audience for the visual candy. (vo) sharp tongue. >>excuse me? (vo) quick wit. >> and yes, president obama does smell like cookies and freedom. attitude. >> really?! this is the kind of stuff they say about something they just pulled freshly from their [bleep]. >> you know what those people are like. >> what could possibly go wrong in eight years of george bush? >> my producer just coughed up a hairball. >>sorry. >>just be grateful current tv doesn't come in "smell-o-vision" >> oh come on! the sweatshirt is nice and all but i could use a golden lasso. (vo)only on current tv. you. >> john: welcome back. i'm here with my perfect panel tina dupuy, l. joy williams and frank conniff. in the healthcare assaults continue in today's certainly media question where we asked our viewers how bad an one-year delay for the obamacare employer mandate for the president and bridget gibbons wrote: how bad is this for obama? who cares. how bad is this for workers? bridget, than
tv and radio talk show host stephanie miller rounds out current's morning news block. you're welcome current tv audience for the visual candy. (vo) sharp tongue. >>excuse me? (vo) quick wit. >> and yes, president obama does smell like cookies and freedom. attitude. >> really?! this is the kind of stuff they say about something they just pulled freshly from their [bleep]. >> you know what those people are like. >> what could possibly go wrong in eight years of...
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don't stop throwing hitler mush attaches at obama's calories. this is current with that we've got five more shows. we're still here. good night, mom. >> tonight, i talk with a very talented actress, isabella raselinni and david allen greer will find time to squeeze me in. who doesn't love to be squeezed? all that and more, next. >> my first guest is an actress, model and filmmaker born into show business in 1986. she captured hour attention in one of
don't stop throwing hitler mush attaches at obama's calories. this is current with that we've got five more shows. we're still here. good night, mom. >> tonight, i talk with a very talented actress, isabella raselinni and david allen greer will find time to squeeze me in. who doesn't love to be squeezed? all that and more, next. >> my first guest is an actress, model and filmmaker born into show business in 1986. she captured hour attention in one of
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. >> john: now that president obama's apparently trying to restart his grand bargain talks on the deficit should progressives and democrats let him know whether he ends these talks or not that social security cuts can't be on the table? a lot of people are worried any time the president sits down with paul ryan to talk strategy. >> bill: i'm worried about it. to answer your question, you're damn right. we progressives have to keep obama's feet to the fire. and when we do that, john, people like you and me, we get flak from our viewers right? but look that's our job. he's got to know social security should not even be on the table. it does not contribute to the debt. it does not contribute to the deficit. it is easy to fix if you raise the cap on the payroll tax, for example. you can fix it for another 70 years easily. social security, chain cpi forget it. social security, medicare, medicaid, sake resank. >> john: mr. press, i know you enjoyed watching bill o'reilly scream at combs like he was a bad intern. it includes social security and medicare cuts. a lot don't know about it. polls sho
. >> john: now that president obama's apparently trying to restart his grand bargain talks on the deficit should progressives and democrats let him know whether he ends these talks or not that social security cuts can't be on the table? a lot of people are worried any time the president sits down with paul ryan to talk strategy. >> bill: i'm worried about it. to answer your question, you're damn right. we progressives have to keep obama's feet to the fire. and when we do that, john,...
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: jason collins, i had to chance to talk to him yesterday. seems like a terrific young man. and i told him i couldn't be prouder of him. >> john: joining us now is the only straight guy i wanted to talk about this story since it was announced, the one the only sports editor for the nation, dave zirin. >> great to be here, john. >> john: great to have you. dave, how would you grade the overall reaction to jason collins' announcement and what stands out to you the most? >> oh, my goodness. a triple plus as a grade. it is like legendary rock group jesus jones said, i feel like the sports world is wake up to history, right here, right now. if you ever wanted a story that brought together chelsea clinton, kobe bryant and the rock, this is it! that's what makes this so special. yes, you have jason collins coming out of the closet and make history. yes, we finally can say that an active male athlete has come out of the closet in a north american sport finally after all of these years after all of the waiting on the edge of our collective seats. but
: jason collins, i had to chance to talk to him yesterday. seems like a terrific young man. and i told him i couldn't be prouder of him. >> john: joining us now is the only straight guy i wanted to talk about this story since it was announced, the one the only sports editor for the nation, dave zirin. >> great to be here, john. >> john: great to have you. dave, how would you grade the overall reaction to jason collins' announcement and what stands out to you the most? >>...